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A Department of Energy decision making process to judge the prospects for
geologic disposal of high-level radioactive wastes at Yucca Mountain based on
(1) specific design work on the critical elements of the repository and waste
package, (2) a total system performance assessment that will describe the
probable behavior of the repository, (3) a plan and cost estimate for the work
required to complete a license application, and (4) an estimate of the costs to
construct and operate the repository.
The viability assessment was required by the Energy and Water Development
Appropriations Act, 1997 (Public Law 104-206). After the viability assessment
was completed, site-specific environmental standards at 40 CFR Part 197 and
implementing regulations.
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